Good Housekeeping
Maintaining focus
What You Need to Know
Benefits of good housekeeping
Costs of poor housekeeping
Housekeeping responsibilities
Good housekeeping habits
Common housekeeping hazards
How to eliminate housekeeping hazards
and prevent accidents
Benefits of Good Housekeeping
Eliminates accident and fire hazards
Maintains safe, healthy work conditions
Saves time, money, materials, space, and
effort
Improves productivity and quality
Boosts morale
Reflects a well-run organization
Cost of Poor Housekeeping
Slips, trips, falls
Fires
Chemical and machine accidents
Injuries from electrical problems
Collisions and falling objects
Health problems
Good Housekeeping Habits
Make time for housekeeping
Evaluate your workspace
Remove hazards before starting work
Turn equipment off after using it
Clean up as you go
Never ignore a safety hazard
Daily housekeeping checklist
Floors
Aisles
Workstation
Equipment
Storage
Waste disposal
Injuries from Slips, Trips, and
Falls
Strains and sprains
Torn ligaments
Broken bones
Back or spine injury
Death
Prevent Slips Prevent Trips
Clean up spills Clean up straps and
bands
Repair leaks
Put away electrical
Pick up objects
cords and air hoses
Sweep up debris Don’t stack items in
Wear slip-resistant walkways
shoes Keep drawers closed
Be careful when you
carry objects
Put away tools
Prevent Falls Preventing
Fires
Be careful on stairs Store flammable and
(do not run, use three combustible liquids in
point contact) properly labeled
containers
Use ladders safely
Keep reactive chemicals
Replace fall protection separate
chains and barriers Prevent accumulation of
Use fall arrest combustibles
equipment when Keep combustibles
required away from electrical
equipment and hot
material
Exits and Fire Equipment
Keep evacuation routes clear
Don’t block emergency exits
Make sure fire extinguishers
are accessible
Ensure that electrical panels
can be opened
Chemical Safety
Make sure containers are properly labeled
Inspect containers for signs of damage
Wear required PPE
Follow safe storage and handling
procedures
Immediately clean up spills
Machine Safety Electrical Safety
Keep the area around Keep heaters and furnaces
machines clear clear
Inspect machines before use Inspect electrical cords before
Make sure all guards are use
operating safely Don’t overload outlet or circuits
Follow lockout- tag out Keep electrical equipment
procedures clean
Clean machines and put away
tools
Prevent Cuts, Bumps, and
Scrapes
Don’t leave objects sticking out
Pad head hazards
Clean up broken glass immediately
Properly store blades and sharp tools
Properly discard old blades
Keep utility knives sheathed or retracted
Personal
PPE Housekeeping Housekeeping
Inspect PPE before Eat well and exercise
each use
Get enough sleep
Clean PPE regularly
Take time to relax
Store PPE properly
Never work or drive
Replace PPE when under the influence of
necessary alcohol
Key Points to Remember
Good housekeeping helps prevent
workplace fires and accidents
Keeping the workplace neat, clean, and
safe is everyone’s responsibility
Keep alert to housekeeping hazards
Eliminate or report hazards you identify
anywhere in the facility
